My calculations for actual ownership cost of a $130k F430

I found rears last about 60% of what the fronts do, the cars eat tires,

mileage can drop to 6 or 7 MPG if you really get on it.

 

great thread. looks like the f430 hasnt depreciated much in 10 years.

 

On F30 ,year 2005 you need to change the clutch each 15k miles??

 

I have 31K on my '05 with original clutch. It is a stick however.

Dave

 

These threads should not be revived... the info in here is no longer relevant...we went through a pandemic... we changed presidents... Prices are no longer what they were... let it die.

 

I've had mine for 5 years and it hasn't needed a thing other than a broken immobilizer.

 

i have mine about two years and cost $2000 for fluid changes and $800 for a reverse button in 3000 miles. Dollar a mile for maintenance, cheaper than my surf van.

 

I like these threads. I track all my expenses for my 430 mainly because I like numbers but also I can see when I need to curtail my spending. I’m right at two years and have spent $13.3K, but that includes most of the Scud Ing Swiss items, new tires, a spare F1 actuator, spare side skirts, a Launch Pro S Mini, plus two annuals where I replaced all the fluids, and anything worn gets replaced. I’ve also got everything I need for my next annual service, spare valve cover gaskets and engine and transmission mounts on hand for when needed. It’s probably more than most have spent but I like having a like new 13 year old Ferrari.

 

I had the advantage of a CPO 4007 . There has been nothing to fix on the warranty from Ferrari.

 

I don't track my expenses for any of my cars... I have too many for where I live in Boston and I am in constant battle with my wife I am not selling any ...
I like my cars in top shape and I change my own oils (not just engine) and all suspension parts, etc.. Pretty much any job which does not need a hoist.. Including turbochargers on my 335i.
I love seeing them running fine, and the fact that I can pick an choose which car I track any day, knowing that I have fresh brake fluid in all of them, good pads which will sustain track temps, and good tires. I don't give a fly's **** on how much it cost me. It's just motoring pleasure ...
If you are constantly thinking of how much a car cost you, or track your expenses, you are not an enthusiast. Buy a Toyota and be done (you will die with it).
Just my 2 cents.

 

You couldn’t be more inaccurate. Interest in cost is different than concerned about cost. My $.02.
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I feel basically the same as you, Mario !!! Having paid a ton over the sticker for my 05 F430 with less than 300 miles on it, the last thing I worry about is cost. Sure, I wish I was a little more frugal, but I’ve been through many costly repairs on that car and have a couple of old Chevy’s that have been bottomless pits. But I wouldn’t change a thing.
It’s getting time to seriously consider an upgrade to a newer Ferrari
Good Luck Living Life To The Fullest !!!!!

 

Good luck to you too! I wish I was at the stage of upgrading, I have only driven mine about 200 miles since I bought it in August ...

 

YIKES, I thought my driving time was low !!! I’ve had the 430 for 16 years and drive it 1000 miles a year.
A new one might get me to drive it more. LOL

 

Oh no, that is not normal behavior for me....
I got shafted by the contractors I hired to build my garage (they didn't finish) , and she's stored somewhere 25 min away from home... Hard to find time during the day to take her out, direction is kinda south-west, middle of nowhere

 

Damn contractors. Over the years, I’ve been screwed by a couple with my house.
Hopefully your driving time will increase by springtime !!!
In the meantime, Happy Thanksgiving

 

Happy Thanksgiving !